Gibbs to speak in Saugus

Friday

Oct 26, 2012 at 12:01 AMOct 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Linda Gibbs Chartier, author of “Roby School: Silly School Poems,” will be speaking about childhood in Saugus and reading from her book at the Saugus Historical Society on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Now a resident of Laconia, N.H., she is a descendant of longtime Saugus residents and fondly recalls her childhood here. Linda’s book, published last year, has had overwhelmingly positive reviews. It is a fun book for all ages, full of witty and amusing reminiscences.

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Linda Gibbs Chartier, author of “Roby School: Silly School Poems,” will be speaking about childhood in Saugus and reading from her book at the Saugus Historical Society on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Now a resident of Laconia, N.H., she is a descendant of longtime Saugus residents and fondly recalls her childhood here. Linda’s book, published last year, has had overwhelmingly positive reviews. It is a fun book for all ages, full of witty and amusing reminiscences.

Linda attended Roby School from 1956 to 1960 (hers was the class that burned all the schools down) On a better note, she belonged to the Blue Belle Highlanders and went with them when they represented Saugus at the New York World's Fair. She also belonged to Saugus Assembly of Rainbow for Girls. Several members of the Appleton Street neighborhood where she grew up will also be attending the meeting, and reminiscing about life in Saugus in those days.

Linda’s 92-year-old mother, the inspiration of the poem named "The Cheerleader,” will also be coming to the meeting. She was a cheerleader at Saugus High School. Her mother, Pearl Smith, lived 105 of her 108 years in Saugus and has a plaque at Laurel Gardens in her memory.

Linda will have copies of her books for sale. They are $20 for a hardcover or $10 for a soft cover. Illustrations are by Karen Gosselin. The book is published by Outskirts Press.

The Saugus Historical Society meeting gathers at 6:45 p.m. with refreshments at 30 Main St. in Saugus, and the meeting officially begins at 7 p.m. The program is free to everyone, member or not, and all are welcome!